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Top five cases NY (A Child) [2019] UKSC 49 (30 October 2019) – Court of Appeal upheld a judge’s order under the inherent jurisdiction of the court; but said Lord Wilson they should have considered... Read more

Previously on this blog, we had tea at the Ritz (as in: justice is open to all, just like the…). It was quite a treat, finding out all about court fees and costs. The tea wasn’t bad either, with a... Read more

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Top five cases S-L (Children: Adjournment) [2019] EWCA Civ 1571 (19 September 2019) – A recorder’s adjournment order was ‘wrong’ and procedurally irregular. Read more

Family News Transgender man loses court battle to be registered as father The Guardian – 25 September Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division, has ruled that a transgender man who... Read more

Family News DfE announces major review of SEND system Cypnow – 6 September The government has announced a review of current services available for children with special educational needs or... Read more

Top five cases E (Children: Reopening Findings of Fact) [2019] EWCA Civ 1447 (14 August 2019) – A mother urged to apply FPR 2010 Pt 18, back to the trial judge for a fresh hearing on the basis of... Read more

Family Law Parliament shut-down puts justice bills under threat The Law Society – 28 August Boris Johnson’s plans to prorogue parliament could impact several key pieces of legislation. There are a... Read more

Family News Stepsister wins legal battle over which parent died first The Guardian – 13 August A recent inheritance dispute between two stepsisters went to the High Court, where it was decided... Read more